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Safe places to walk and bike are essential infrastructure \u2014 not amenities.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Talbot Thrive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, formed in 2021, committed to transforming Talbot County into a place where healthy living, safe mobility, and outdoor recreation are a reality, for all. We envision a future where residents, workers, students, and visitors can walk, bike, run, or roll safely for daily needs, commuting, recreation, and connection to community life.<\/p>\n This strategic plan outlines our goals, priorities, and actionable strategies for the next three years \u2014 focusing on advocacy, education, community engagement, events, partnerships, and organizational sustainability.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.flipbookpdf.net\/web\/site\/9c895c8901229a84738f3cdc55f7cbb73f2c912e202602.pdf.html” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Check Out the Plan” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c3dfc8d2-9bb3-413c-ae31-eec493fff0c9″ button_bg_color=”#CE4B51″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TT_Strategic-Plan_2026_Cover.png” alt=”Strategic Plan Cover” title_text=”TT_Strategic Plan_2026_Cover” url=”https:\/\/www.flipbookpdf.net\/web\/site\/9c895c8901229a84738f3cdc55f7cbb73f2c912e202602.pdf.html” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”d4768c2b-9d5d-472e-a048-687d15fdfb3f” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”7baa452d-0335-46f4-afd9-91e35bc4fd3b” custom_margin=”||||false” custom_padding=”||||true|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-2352d280-fe84-43b1-a71e-f400c35a526a%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”What is micromobility? ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”d4e4b545-5310-44f2-aada-89bcf5def84e” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”gcid-4c79ba3d-a281-4fb6-9b14-02f9a4c793f2″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-4c79ba3d-a281-4fb6-9b14-02f9a4c793f2%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”Micromobility refers to movement using lightweight non-motorized modes of transportation designed for short trips\u2014typically a few miles\u2014often used in cities and towns. These modes are usually human-powered, electric, or a mix of both, and they take up far less space than cars.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”58b7f8da-f197-492c-9e03-9026a0c9d0b2″ title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Features & Video” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”7baa452d-0335-46f4-afd9-91e35bc4fd3b” custom_margin=”||||false” custom_padding=”||||true|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Mission” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#00699D” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”2091bc7d-ca5e-4989-a950-f219471383e8″ header_text_color=”#00699D” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d7cd5a78-aaef-4f36-82a3-4d3706015cba%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-1f1b4e15-7cc6-4e13-8154-74d77a956460%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22quote_text_color%22,%22quote_border_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22quote_text_color%22,%22quote_border_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22quote_text_color%22,%22quote_border_color%22%93}” quote_font_size_tablet=”20px” quote_font_size_phone=”16px” quote_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n To promote healthy living, active movement and safe mobility for all residents, workers, and visitors in Talbot County \u2014 fostering a vibrant, connected, and resilient community.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Vision” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#00699D” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”2091bc7d-ca5e-4989-a950-f219471383e8″ header_text_color=”#00699D” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d7cd5a78-aaef-4f36-82a3-4d3706015cba%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-1f1b4e15-7cc6-4e13-8154-74d77a956460%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22quote_text_color%22,%22quote_border_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22quote_text_color%22,%22quote_border_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22quote_text_color%22,%22quote_border_color%22%93}” quote_font_size_tablet=”20px” quote_font_size_phone=”16px” quote_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Talbot County is an inclusive, equitable community, designed for people of all ages and abilities \u2014 with safe streets, accessible trails, and welcoming public spaces that support everyday movement and community well-being.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/volunteer\/” button_text=”Get Involved” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c3dfc8d2-9bb3-413c-ae31-eec493fff0c9″ button_bg_color=”#00699D” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c2d47d25-fb28-4126-bf6d-28045e3f7463″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_color=”#E09900″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_width=”50px” align=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_heading title=”Core Values” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”4b27181d-afb0-4b83-826a-dc8c1820aa39″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”4dc9c675-b776-4c47-b50d-8c8a39f9ead4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n 1. Safety First:<\/strong> We prioritize the safety of people who walk, bike, run, and roll in all our advocacy, planning, and programming<\/p>\n 2. Community-Driven:<\/strong> We listen to and work alongside residents, volunteers, and partners to shape solutions that address local needs<\/p>\n 3. Equity & Accessibility:<\/strong> We believe everyone\u2014regardless of age, ability, or background\u2014deserves to be able to move safely, comfortably through their community and to easily access the outdoors<\/p>\n 4. Collaboration:<\/strong> We build productive partnerships with local governments, schools, businesses, and organizations to achieve shared goals<\/p>\n 5. Health & Well-Being:<\/strong> We promote safe transportation and outdoor recreation as essential to physical, mental, and social health<\/p>\n 6. 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_builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”0707a329-3ddb-435c-9b14-a78ff7376868″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Support policy and places that create safer mobility<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TT_Bannerat5k_sq.jpg” alt=”St. Mikes 5K” title_text=”TT_Bannerat5k_sq” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”d4768c2b-9d5d-472e-a048-687d15fdfb3f” min_height=”222px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Communicating Our Mission” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”4b27181d-afb0-4b83-826a-dc8c1820aa39″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”0707a329-3ddb-435c-9b14-a78ff7376868″ 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Partner with Talbot County and municipal governments to advance bicycle\/pedestrian master plans and Vision Zero strategies<\/p>\n 2. 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Grow Rolling Rodeos and other safety education workshops across schools and community centers<\/p>\n 2. 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Expand signature events like the Tour de Talbot, Art in Motion and the Running and Walking Club to increase community participation<\/p>\n 2. 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Increase annual revenue through diversified fundraising channels<\/p>\n 2. 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and grow impact<\/p>\n\n
Monthly Giving Programs
Targeted Appeals<\/p>\n
Art in Motion
5ks for runners and walkers<\/p>\n
Program Sponsorships
Visibility Opportunities<\/p>\n
State and Federal Grants
Community Foundations<\/p>\n
Volunteer-Donor Pathways
Leadership Giving\u00a0 Opportunities<\/p>\n